New Local Plan

Once agreed (formally adopted), it will replace saved policies of the 2003 Local Plan, the 2011 Core Strategy, the 2016 Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document and the Lincolnshire Lakes Area Action Plan (2016).

The process for preparing statutory Local Plans is set out in the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026 and Guidance. Consultations relating to this process will appear on this page.

What is a Local Plan and how it affects you?

A Local Plan sets out a vision and objectives for the future development of the area, addressing needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities and infrastructure – as well as a basis for safeguarding the environment, adapting to climate change and securing good design.

The plan will address the changing needs for new homes and jobs, and the services and infrastructure to support them. The Plan will also need to consider how to protect and enhance the built and natural environment and contribute towards the creation of attractive places where people can live healthy, active lives.

The Government’s new legislation and guidance require local authorities to adjust the way we prepare Local Plans.

Scoping consultation

We are seeking your views on what the Local Plan should contain and our approach to engagement during its preparation through our Local Plan Scoping Consultation. This consultation presents an early opportunity to get involved and help shape a new Local Plan for North Lincolnshire.

The consultation period runs from Tuesday 4th August and will end at 11:59pm on Tuesday 1st September.

Please follow the link below to view the Scoping Consultation and provide your response.

Submit a response

A pdf version of the Scoping consultation can be downloaded below.

Download scoping consultation [PDF]

In line with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) 2026 regulations, we have published a formal Notice of Scoping Consultation, which sets out more details on this consultation stage including how representations can be made and how to request to be notified of future stages of Local Plan preparation.

The Notice of Scoping Consultation can be downloaded below.

Download notice of scoping consultation [PDF]

Reference copies of the documents related to the North Lincolnshire Local Plan Scoping Consultation can be inspected at Church Square House, 30 – 40 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL during normal office hours (Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, and Friday 9am to 4:30pm).

The documents can also be viewed online at most North Lincolnshire libraries. Library opening hours can be found on the following webpage: Libraries in North Lincolnshire - North Lincolnshire Council

Local Plan Notice of Intention and Timetable

We are required to publish a Notice of Intention to Commence Local Plan preparation and a new Local Plan Timetable to provide communities and other stakeholders with advance notice of plan‑making so they understand when and how they can get involved in the Plan.

North Lincolnshire Local Plan timetable

The timetable below shows key stages and dates in the preparation of the Local Plan 2026- 2045, including the current or most recent stage of plan-making.